2 Best Restaurants in Stonington, Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle

Perched on a scenic hill overlooking Stonington Harbor, diners can watch lobster boats unload their daily haul and enjoy the sounds of seagulls and foghorns in the distance while dining on dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. The dining room has delightful atmosphere, but the alfresco space is especially enchanting. Chef Andrew Chappell whips up house specials such as rib-eye steak with garlic herb butter and blue cheese, and sea-centric wood-fired pizzas with scallops, applewood bacon, ricotta, and maple drizzle.

A longtime (and much-loved) greasy spoon, this space has changed hands multiple times in the past several years, receiving an expansion and a facelift. It's now a family-friendly spot serving simple but tasty dishes that aim to please most palates—think of it as a mom-and-pop version of The Cheesecake Factory, but with homemade dishes. The smoothies are very good, as are the crab-cake sliders.